The english version has been translated digitally only. We assume no responsibility for any translation errors. The applicable German terms and conditions (AGB) can be found here.

General Terms and Conditions for Wedding Photography, Photo Reportages, and Related Services

1. Scope of Application

1.1. These General Terms and Conditions (GTC) apply exclusively to all business relationships between the parties. Any conflicting terms and conditions of the client (hereinafter referred to as the „client“) do not apply unless explicitly agreed upon by the photographer, Raissa Axmann (hereinafter referred to as the „contractor“).

1.2. „Photos“ within the meaning of these GTC refers to all digital products created by the contractor, regardless of their technical form or medium. This includes in particular negatives, printed or exposed paper images, printed or exposed images in photo books and wedding albums, digital images in online galleries, images stored on other data carriers, and videos.

2. Conclusion of Contract

2.1. The contract between the parties is concluded in accordance with the following provisions:

2.2. The client has the option to request photo services from the contractor via phone or email, using the contact information provided in the contractor‘s website imprint or contact form. A request does not yet constitute a binding offer for the conclusion of a contract.

2.3. Upon the client‘s request, the contractor provides an offer for the photography services via phone or email. This offer is legally binding. Unless accepted by the client within 10 business days, the offer expires after this period.

2.4. The client may accept the offer within the specified period of 10 business days. Acceptance must be made via phone, in writing, or by email. Upon acceptance by the client, a binding contractual relationship for the provision of the photography services is established.

2.5. If the client accepts the offer after the expiration of the period mentioned in 2.3, this constitutes a new offer, which the contractor may accept by an explicit statement. Acceptance is also implied if the contractor sends an order confirmation or advance invoice.

3. Obligations of the Client

3.1. The client is responsible for ensuring that all information necessary for the execution of the contract (e.g., directions, special requests, etc.) is provided to the photographer in a timely manner.

3.2. The client must ensure that photography is allowed at the respective locations. Any waiting times resulting from photography bans are considered working time.

3.3. The client is informed that photos are always subject to the artistic discretion of the photographer. Complaints and/or claims regarding the artistic choices made by the contractor, the location of the shoot, and the optical and technical means used are excluded. Any subsequent changes requested by the client require a separate agreement and additional fees.

4. Obligations of the Contractor

4.1. The contractor personally provides the agreed-upon services. Subcontractors are not employed.

4.2. The contractor photographs as part of the client‘s wedding event within the agreed-upon scope. The client can request additional hours on the event day.

4.3. The contractor provides the photos in a standard file format (e.g., jpeg). The client does not have the right to receive raw format files.

4.4. The contractor delivers the photos to the client within 8-12 weeks after the photography session. A separate delivery date will be agreed upon for particularly elaborate additional products (e.g., wedding albums).

5. Fees and Expenses

5.1. The fee for the photography services is charged based on an hourly rate, daily rate, or agreed-upon flat fee, including the applicable VAT and any travel expenses.

5.2. If the actual working time exceeds the agreed-upon period, the additional time will be billed on a pro-rata hourly basis.

5.3. Upon contract conclusion, an initial payment of 20% of the base fee is due, to be paid within 7 days of the contract conclusion. The client is obligated to make this advance payment. The payment is considered timely when the amount is received in the contractor’s account:

Raissa Axmann
Deutsche Skatbank
IBAN: DE13 8306 5408 0004 0116 35
BIC: GENODEF1SLR

5.4. If the payment is not made on time, the contractor will send a reminder with an appropriate deadline. If this deadline is also missed, the contractor is entitled to refuse to provide the agreed-upon services. Statutory rights of withdrawal or claims for damages remain unaffected.

5.5. Outstanding invoices must be paid within 14 days without deduction. The photos remain the property of the contractor until full payment is made.

5.6. Standard travel expenses (flights, hotels, rental car, etc.) are included in the order confirmation, subject to additional charges arising from unforeseen events, force majeure, or future changes in circumstances. Any additional costs will always be communicated in advance.

5.7. Meals and drinks during the reportage will be provided free of charge by the client in reasonable amounts.

6. Changes, Extensions, and Cancellation of the Contract

6.1. In the event of a cancellation due to the exercise of statutory rights by either party, the following provisions apply.

6.2. If the agreed-upon service is canceled by the client, the contractor suffers a financial loss. This loss will be invoiced at 75% of the agreed base fee (50% if canceled 3 months before the wedding, and the advance payment before that) for the agreed services, excluding additional costs such as album costs, travel, and transportation fees. The advance payment (20%) will be retained and offset against the cancellation fee.

6.3. If the contractor is unable to fulfill the contract due to illness or another fault of their own, the advance payment will be refunded to the client.

6.4. The consumer‘s right of withdrawal remains unaffected.

7. Retention of Title, Usage, and Copyright

7.1. The photos remain the property of the contractor until full payment is received.

7.2. The client acquires simple usage rights for private use of the photos. The right to reproduce and distribute them to third parties is granted for private purposes only. The usage rights are transferred only after full payment.

7.3. The contractor selects the photos. The client is not entitled to receive all photos taken.

7.4. The contractor may use the photos for self-promotion and marketing purposes on their website and/or social media. If you prefer not to have any images published, please inform us before booking, and we can offer an NDA (and a Non-Usage Fee).

7.5. The client will inform their guests about the creation, storage, and use of the photos. The contractor assumes that photos of guests may be used for self-promotion purposes, unless the client provides otherwise. The contractor is aware that this is not a consent, but obtaining consent from every guest would be disproportionate and disruptive to the event‘s flow. The contractor is always available on-site and will delete photos immediately upon the guest‘s request.

7.6. Other service providers (e.g., makeup artists, decorators, wedding planners, etc.) may only use the photos after approval from the contractor.

8. Liability

8.1. The contractor is liable in all cases of contractual and non-contractual liability in cases of intent and gross negligence according to the statutory provisions.

8.2. In other cases, the contractor is only liable for the breach of a contractual obligation that is essential for the proper execution of the contract and on which the client can reasonably rely (so-called cardinal obligation). In all other cases, the contractor‘s liability is excluded, subject to the provisions of clause 8.3.

8.3. If the contractor is liable according to clause 8.1, the liability is limited to damages that were foreseeable at the time of contract conclusion as a possible result of a breach or that could have been foreseen with reasonable diligence. Indirect and consequential damages, which result from defects in the service, are also only compensable to the extent that such damages are typically expected when the service is used as intended.

8.4. The contractor‘s liability for damages caused by injury to life, body, or health, or under the Product Liability Act, remains unaffected by the above provisions.

8.5. The contractor is not liable for damages due to initial defects in accordance with § 536a, para. 1 BGB.

9. Offsetting, Retention Rights, and Assignment

9.1. The client may only offset claims against the contractor that have been legally established or are undisputed. The same applies to the assertion of retention rights.

9.2. The assignment of claims against the contractor to third parties is only possible with the contractor‘s written consent.

10. Written Form

10.1. Amendments and changes to the agreements between the parties, including these GTC, must be made in writing to be effective. The priority of individual agreements remains unaffected.

11. Applicable Law

11.1. German law applies. This choice of law only applies to consumers insofar as it does not deprive them of the protection

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